Unicorns in Austria
Dealroom tracks 4 unicorns headquartered in Austria — companies that reached a verified $1B+ valuation — worth $8B combined, plus 3 thoroughbreds generating $100M+ in annual revenue. Updated July 2026.
Every unicorn in Austria
All 4 companies headquartered in Austria that reached a verified $1B+ valuation, ranked by latest valuation. Click a company for its full Dealroom profile.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoStudent | Edtech | Vienna | 2016 | $3.5B | Private |
| 2 | THQ Nordic | Consumer Services | Vienna | 2011 | $1.7B | IPO 2016 |
| 3 | bwin | Consumer Services | Vienna | 1997 | $1.5B | Private |
| 4 | Bitpanda | Fintech | Vienna | 2014 | $1.3B | Private |
Thoroughbreds — the $100M+ revenue tier
Dealroom's revenue milestone: 3 Austria companies past $100M in annual revenue, proof of traction beyond paper valuations.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refurbed | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Vienna | 2017 | $345M | Private |
| 2 | Amann Girrbach | Other | Koblach | 2004 | — | Private |
| 3 | Ringana | Health Tech & Medtech | Hartberg | 1993 | — | Private |
Frequently asked questions
How many unicorns are there in Austria?
Dealroom tracks 4 unicorns headquartered in Austria as of July 2026, worth $8B combined. 0 of them are valued at $10B or more.
What are the biggest unicorns in Austria?
The three most valuable are GoStudent, THQ Nordic, bwin. Vienna is the top hub with 4 of them.
What counts as a unicorn — and what is a thoroughbred?
A unicorn is a company that reached a $1B+ valuation, verified by Dealroom. A thoroughbred is Dealroom's revenue-based tier: a startup-era company generating $100M+ in annual revenue — traction, not just paper valuation.